Nakoda Elementary School, located in Mînî Thnî, Alberta, started the Wild program in 2021 - an outdoor and land-based approach to learning with grade 4 students. Now in its second year, students in grades 4 and 5 take their learning outside to the forest classroom. This program allows students to explore the outdoors through their Îethka culture lens, with lessons and activities they are proud of and can relate to.

The Nick Project is proud to be a supporter for the program. Our fundraising initiatives helped provide proper outdoor clothing & wilderness first aid courses for high school students. Check out our past projects to learn more!

This year our focus will be on funding for their Mountain Bike Program for Elementary students. SEA has provided a Wishlist for their students that will allow them to build a stronger foundation and continue the program safely and with confidence! This list includes things such as adjustable helmets, upgraded bikes, parts for bikes when repairs are needed (tubes, brakes etc), and off-site opportunities to work on and advance skills such as visits to the Nordic centre or skills parks in Exshaw and Cochrane.